Physical Education & Health

Physical Education & Health 

Body Movement

This subject focuses on the interrelationships between the human body and the science behind peak performance for an athlete. This subject aims to promote and influence performance and participation in physical activity, sport and exercise whilst refining and consolidating personal and social skills. Body Movement is 50% theory, 25% laboratory and 25% practical. During this course, we offer students the opportunity to learn about sports and areas that they are interested in. The subject is 50% theory, 25% laboratory and 25% practical. The theory components provide students with key skills and knowledge in preparation for VCE Physical Education at Years 11&12 and VET Sport and Recreation. 

Senior Pathway: VCE Physical Education, VET Sport and Recreation

Health and Wellbeing 

Year 10 Health and Wellbeing takes a broad and multidimensional approach to health and wellbeing. Students will focus on health across the lifespan including the physical, social, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects of a person. Year 10 Health and Wellbeing will focus on how healthy eating can positively impact on one’s health, whilst participating in a range of practical experiences that complement the theory work completed. Students will explore the World Health Organisation and take a closer look into health on a nation and global scale. This subject is 90% theory and 10% practical. The theory components provide students with key skills and knowledge in preparation for VCE Health and Human Development at Years 11&12, VCE Physical Education at Years 11&12 and VET Allied Health. 

Senior Pathway: VCE Health and Human Development, VCE Physical Education, VET Allied Health. 

Outdoor and Environmental Studies 

Outdoor and Environmental Studies is a subject where students investigate the uses of the outdoors, and the wide range of uses that it presents in today’s world. Students look at the land through an indigenous perspective, whilst investigating the current population’s motivations for utilising the outdoors. This is an excellent subject if you are interested in Outdoor Education, Recreation, Eco-Tourism, Environmental Science or Resource Management. It combines a range of multi-day practical activities that explore the theory associated with environmental relationships, and concepts related to human and societal relationships with outdoor environments. The subject is 70% theory and 30% practical. Senior Pathway: VCE Unit 1&2 Outdoor and Environmental Studies.